Labour plan to give kids free computers, in a plan sounding much like that implemented by OLPC. National balks, exaggerating the costs:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/technology/digital-living/3883527/Labour-may-give-free-computers-to-schoolchildren
The heat is still on the software patents issue. Patent supporters say we should follow EU, opponents that we not emulate their mistake:
http://computerworld.co.nz/news.nsf/news/software-patent-debate-rages-on
Brazil, meanwhile, tables a law that makes hindering fair use or public domain material (ie sticking DRM on it) illegal:
http://techdirt.com/articles/20100711/22043810167.shtml
Hacking of iTunes accounts and mystery purchases to boost app store ratings seems to be widespread:
http://thenextweb.com/apple/2010/07/04/appstore-hack-itunes/
With PCs and now mobile phones all taking the same power supplies, attention moves to doign the same with laptop power bricks:
http://www.pcauthority.com.au/News/218954,laptop-makers-push-for-a-universal-power-supply.aspx
And finally. Tea is found to be healthier to drink than water, and rehydrates as well as water does:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/5281046.stm
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